Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Full Time - Days

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Director, the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is an active member of the CRHS team that delivers medical care consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy, and direction of CRHS. The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing care to patients throughout their life cycles (prenatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) while emphasizing wound care and prevention, and ostomy services. Acts as the clinical resource, educator, and consultant to the staff in the development and implementation of assessment and treatment using established procedures and guidelines, Recommends preventive measures, wound care products and adjunct therapy.

Basic Qualifications

• Education:

Requires a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Health Science (MHS), or Medical Science MM Sc) or

Requires a Master’s Degree in Nursing • Experience: Requires two to four years of work-related experience or any equivalent combination of education,

training, and experience. • Licensure, Registrations & Certifications

Requires and maintains current state license as a Registered Nurse.

Requires and maintains current state certification as a Physician Assistant –Certified (PA-C), or

Requires and maintains current state certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Maintains a current certification in Basic Life Support (If BLS verification is not current upon hire, it must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.)

Requires and maintains a current valid driver’s license and proof of minimum automobile insurance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Development of CRHS Wound Care Program, including Policies, Procedures and Protocols
• Eliminate risk and external mechanical factors, implementing frequent skin assessment and early skin care intervention to prevent the formation of pressure ulcers and promote an optimal wound bed necessary for healing.
• Utilize an individualized plan of current methods and modalities to direct daily care for maintaining skin integrity, healing existing wounds, and promoting comfort.
• Reduce the incidence of pressure wounds in the at-risk population.
• Communication among the team to ensure that the patient is receiving care that is comprehensive, timely and follows established treatment guidelines.